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Alyssa Godwin • Travel Planner, Kingdom Elite Travel

Seamless Magic, Stress-Free Planning: Your Dream Disney Vacation Starts Here! 💙✨

01/01/2025

A new year and a new month for so many wonderful families to be traveling and making unforgettable vacation memories! Let’s take a look at where my clients are headed to kick off 2025:

🛳️7-Day Western Caribbean Carnival Cruise (x3), Multi-generational family over NYE
📍WDW Coronado Springs, 2 days in the parks
📍Magic Kingdom Day for a special first visit
📍WDW Grand Floridian, 3 days in the parks
📍WDW Port Orleans-French Quarter, Annual Passholders
📍WDW Caribbean Beach (x3), Multi-generational family celebrating a first visit, 4 days in the parks
📍WDW Boardwalk, celebrating a first visit, 3 days in the parks
📍WDW Animal Kingdom Lodge, special first visit and day at Animal Kingdom

Ready to plan your 2025 (or 2026!) family vacation? It would be an honor to help you with all the little details! Click the link in my bio, comment below, or DM me and we will get started!

12/31/2024

And that’s a wrap on 2024 ✨

What an incredible year it has been! I started this year with a big goal to continue sharing my passion for being a Travel Advisor, and I’m ending it with a heart overflowing with gratitude and joy. Whether you entrusted me with planning your vacation to somewhere magical or simply followed along for tips and inspiration, your support in 2024 has meant the world. Helping families and friends create unforgettable memories has been a true joy, and I cannot wait to see where your adventures take you in the new year!

In 2024, I was able to help 141 set of clients with their incredible vacations:
🏰 98 vacations to Walt Disney World
🛳️ 23 vacations on Disney Cruise Line
🌴 9 vacations to All Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
✈️ Along with vacations to Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line

THANK YOU doesn’t seem like enough but it’s all I know to say. Thank you to my clients for trusting me with your precious vacations. Thank you to everyone who referred me to someone they knew wanting to travel. Thank you to my supportive husband who encourages me to keep traveling and growing this dream. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. 🫶🏻

Cheers to 2025 and the vacations that are to come!🍾

12/30/2024

Free Dining Plans are back at Walt Disney World for Summer 2025!

Everyone loves this promotion because it can save families so much money!

The details:
🍿 Offer is available for most arrivals May 27-August 6, 2025
🍦Guests can receive a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (minimum) Walt Disney World Package that includes Park Hopper tickets and a stay at select Disney Resort Hotels
🍭 Vacations must be booked by February 10, 2025

Ready to start planning your magical Summer 2025 vacation? Fill out the link in my bio or comment below!

12/07/2024

Welcome to the world, Theodore “Teddy” Cass Godwin 💙

Our little Christmas baby, who decided to arrive a few weeks early, made his grand entrance on December 6th at 12:57 AM, weighing 5 lbs 13 oz and measuring 18.5” long.

Theodore means “gift of God,” and he truly is our little miracle—an answer to prayers after years of trying to grow our family. His middle name, Cass, honors my mother’s maiden name and all the wonderful people who carry it along her side of the family tree.

Before we even knew he was a boy or had a name in mind, Max lovingly referred to his sibling as his “Teddy Bear,” and it felt only right that “Teddy” would be the perfect nickname for our Theodore.

We’re so grateful and overjoyed to finally have our littlest boy with us, and we can’t wait to watch him grow into the person he is meant to become!

11/05/2024

November is all about gratitude, and I am beyond thankful for this incredible journey and your amazing support! As 2024 starts to wind down, I’m thrilled to share a major milestone: this month, I was promoted to Senior Travel Planner! ✨ Thanks to your trust, I’ve had the absolute joy of helping so many families and friends create magical, unforgettable experiences.

✨Here’s a snapshot of the dream vacations I booked just this past month:

+Girl’s-Only Disneyland Trip at the stunning new Villas at Disneyland Hotel
+4-Night Disney Merrytime Cruise with a stay at Pop Century Resort
+Bachelor Party day at Universal
+Adults-Only Disney Weekend at Coronado Springs Resort
+Magic Kingdom New Year’s Princess Day
+Disney’s Boardwalk Inn for a family’s first Disney adventure
+Multi-family Disney Trip at the new Polynesian Resort Tower (1-Bedroom Villas) x 2
+Girl’s Disney Week for 6 friends staying at Pop Century Resort
+Family Suite at Art of Animation for a pre-Disney Cruise stay
+Port Orleans-French Quarter for a multi-family Disney/NYE Christmas Vacation x 2
+Family Disney Trip staying at Pop Century Resort
+Family Disney Trip staying at Caribbean Beach

✨ Upcoming Adventures for November Families:

+4-Night Disney Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish
+Multi-family weekend at Disney’s Yacht Club x 3
+Parents-only long weekend at Disney’s Coronado Springs
+Disney Land and Sea Trip: 4-Night Disney Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish with a week long post-cruise stay at the Grand Floridan Resort x 2
+Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party x 5
+Family Thanksgiving trip at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
+7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Royal Caribbean, including a Perfect Day at CocoCay

Are you ready to plan a last minute holiday getaway or start dreaming of 2025 and 2026 trips? Click the link below or send me a message to get started! 💜

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10/01/2024

Oh October 🎃✨ The start to my favorite three months of the year and a busy, busy travel season for my amazing clients!

Before we look ahead, let’s check out the destinations and experiences I booked for some of my sweet clients in September:

-Disney Cruise on the Wish
-Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites Cancun
-Disney’s Polynesian Resort Water View x 3
-Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort Water View
-Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Water View
-Private transportation from MCO to Disney Resorts
-Private transportation from Disney Resorts to Port Canaveral
-Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
-Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
-Disney’s Art of Animation Finding Nemo Family Suite

Now, let’s see where some of my sweet clients are traveling to in the month of October:

-Disneyland Resort Theme Park View
-Disney Cruise on the Wish x 3
-Disney’s Art of Animation Little Mermaid Room
-Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
-Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites Cancun
-El Dorado Casitas Royale Cancun x 3
-Disney’s Contemporary Resort x 2
-Disney’s Pop Century Resort
-Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

As always, it’s an honor to be your Disney and Travel Gal 💜 Each of you make my heart so, so full!

09/25/2024

Thinking about a vacation to Disney World or Disneyland at some point in 2025? While it can be tempting to wait around and see if “new promotions” pop up, I want to encourage you to get that trip booked early rather than later.

Why? Great question! ✨

1️⃣ Availability: Resorts and room types sell out. The more specific of a room you are looking for (i.e. water view, multi-room Villas, etc.) the lower the inventory will be the longer you wait to book. By booking early you have a wider range of options to fit your family dynamics and budget.

2️⃣ Lower Prices: The fact is that Disney runs on dynamic pricing. The closer you get to your travel dates and the more rooms book up, the higher the price becomes. By booking as early as possible, you’re locking in a lower price than you would 6 months from now. And the BEST PART?! You don’t have to wait for promotions to come out! Should one be announced that matches your travel dates and package details, I will go in a retroactively apply the discount to your package. Meaning you’re saving more money because you booked 6 months ago at an already lower price than someone who waited to book at the promotional price.

3️⃣ Upgrades: Often times with promotions comes the chance to upgrade your room while still saving money. I always prioritize my currently booked clients and their room upgrade options before working on new client quotes.

4️⃣ Payments: The great thing about Disney is the option to make payments. A $200 deposit is due at time of booking but after that you don’t owe the remainder until 30 days before your arrival. When booking early, you have more time to make payments along the way for your vacation should you want to!

5️⃣ Time to Plan: Last but not least, booking early gives you more time to plan! More time to ask me questions and learn what is going to be best for your family dynamic. More time to firm up your desires for dining reservations. More time to feel confident in your Disney knowledge before walking into the parks.

Ready to get that 2025 Disney World or Disneyland Vacation on the books? I’d love to be your gal!

09/03/2024

Dreaming of a Disney Vacation?✨

From the moment you decide to go to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or even a Disney Cruise, I’m with you at every step of the way. From planning all the details months in advance to last-minute changes, you can consider everything handled!

Dining reservations, Lightning Lane strategy and support, personalized itineraries, park guides, airport to resort transportation, stroller rentals…you name it and I’m here to help!

With my attention to detail and personalized care, you won’t have to worry about a thing—except enjoying the magic! ✨

Ready for a stress-free Disney adventure? Let’s chat!

08/06/2024

Planning a trip to Disney World during the late Summer/early Fall months can be magical, yet navigating hurricane season might seem daunting. It’s truly the most asked question I get when booking families for the months of August-October…what happens if a hurricane comes?

As your dedicated travel advisor, part of my job is staying up to date on Walt Disney World’s Hurricane Policy ensuring that even if the weather has other plans your vacation remains magical. From monitoring forecasts to knowing all your options to adjusting reservations seamlessly, I’ve got you covered so you don’t have to stress!

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*WDW’s Hurricane Policy, current as of August 2024*

07/04/2024

A permanent spot on the feed to freeze these memories from Maxwell’s first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wish🚢🤍✨ Truly a week of magic and we’ve already got our countdown going for our next one! Disney Fantasy, you’re next!

06/18/2024

Today is a day for all the classic Disney Magic ✨

📍Magic Kingdom | my favorite park for pure happiness

06/17/2024

J A M B O Friends | Sending love from my favorite Disney park for chill vibes and a slower paced day!

📍Disney’s Animal Kingdom

06/16/2024

Time to head back to Walt Disney World tonight but this time for a work trip with several of my favorite people! Walt Disney World is hosting several agents from Kingdom Elite Travel and I get the honor to represent our agency while soaking in all the magic of Disney ✨

Make sure you’re following along in stories this week as I experience a new (to me) resort, enjoy new dining options, make magical memories and give tips along the way. As always, it’s an honor to be your Disney Gal and a trip like this wouldn’t be possible without your love and support!

05/21/2024

Different cruise lines cater to different types of people. But I truly think Disney Cruise Line wins the award for best cruise line for SO many types of families/groups: from families with young kids, grandparents, young adults, families with teens, adult only friend groups, multi-generational families, you name it! With 6 (almost 7!) ships and hundreds of itineraries to choose from, there’s ultimately a Disney Cruise Line sailing out there that’s perfect for your family/group need.

Overwhelmed on where to even start with a Disney Cruise? Here are the questions I always ask that help me narrow down the best starting point for each client:

✨ Month of sailing
✨ Desired departure port
✨ Desired locations of sailing
✨ Preference of cruise length
✨ Budget

Are you ready to sail away? Let’s chat! Connect below, DM me, or fill out the link in my bio and I’ll be in touch ASAP to get started on planning the perfect Disney Cruise vacation for you and your loved ones!

05/20/2024

Don't be fooled: just because I consider myself a Disney Vacation Pro now, doesn't mean I always knew what I was doing. In fact, our first WDW vacation with our son 3 years ago was wonderful but it was a big, big learning curve. Taking a little to Disney was a lot different than the adult only trips we had done previously.

Here are the top 5 mistakes we made on our first Walt Disney World trip as a family that we’ve made sure to not make since:

1️⃣ No rest days or mid-day breaks
2️⃣ Spent too much money on new clothes
3️⃣ No stroller identification
4️⃣ Two sit-down meals in a day
5️⃣ Thought the rooms had an actual mini fridge

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05/07/2024

Thankful always to be your Disney Gal ✨🤍🫶🏻

05/02/2024

3 recent trips I’ve booked to inspire you for your next vacation:

1️⃣ Summer Cruise on the Disney Wish in Concierge Staterooms | Multi-family cruise aboard the Disney Wish with a splurge on Concierge Staterooms. Upgraded amenities, personal stateroom attendant, priority booking of excursions, and early boarding!

2️⃣ Girlfriends Trip to Cancun | Last minute May trip to Cancun for 3 besties at an All-Inclusive located right on the beach with unlimited food, drinks, and fun!

3️⃣ Caribbean Beach Resort at WDW | Week long, multi-family Walt Disney World vacation staying at Caribbean Beach Resort with 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets. Access to the Skyliner, beautiful resort views, and newly renovated rooms!

Which vacation would you choose from this list? Share with me in the comments!

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03/26/2024

I've gotta be honest here- Magic Kingdom is a two-day park! Planning for two days at Magic Kingdom removes the pressure and stress to get it all done in one day. It also creates space to soak up the magic in the little moments. When I stopped looking at it as a one-day park my whole entire mind shift changed.

Two full days allowed for:

✨ Taking things at a slower pace and allowing for spontaneity.
✨ Dining opportunities with both Cinderella and Pooh, no picking between the two.
✨ Finding the perfect parade spot and waving as the characters go by.
✨ Laughing with Mike Wazowski as he shares hilarious jokes on the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
✨ Capturing the perfect pictures with Memory Maker.
✨ Heading back to the resort for a little afternoon nap and pool time.
✨ Strolling through the shops on Main Street U.S.A.
✨ Enjoying lunch outside the park at a monorail resort.
✨ Riding our favorite rides multiple times.
✨ Meeting characters until our hearts are content.

What would you do with time to spare at Magic Kingdom? Share with me in the comments!

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